Influence of electrochemically deposited TiO2 on the anti-weathering properties of heat-treated wood
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING(2023)
Abstract
Ultraviolet light-induced discoloration is a noticeable issue when heat-treated wood is used outdoors. In this study, titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles were electrochemically deposited on the surface of heat-treated wood via a high-voltage electrostatic field (HVEF). Natural and artificial weathering tests were carried out to evaluate the anti-weathering properties after the electrochemical deposition. During HVEF treatment, Ti particles were triggered in the form of Ti4+. Ti4+ grafted with the hydroxyl groups of hemicellulose and lignin in the form of Ti-OH, and TiO2 was produced due to the oxidizing atmosphere generated by HVEF. TiO2 and Ti-OH played roles as UV absorbers, reducing degradation and discoloration of heat-treated wood. The photodegradation of lignin was alleviated effectively during both the artificial and natural weathering. The stability of wood color was remained. After the artificial weathering, the values of L*, a* and b* of the electrochemical depositied sample were 55, 10 and 25, respectively. The leaching amount of TiO2 after artificial or natural weathering was less than 6% or 40%, respectively determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results suggest the feasibility of the electrochemical deposition of TiO2 for improving the anti-weathering properties of heat-treated wood and provide an effective strategy for industrial wood modification.
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Key words
Heat-treated wood,electrochemical deposition,titanium dioxide (TiO2),artificial weathering,natural weathering,color change
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